American Language Center Tangier - American Cultural Asso. M...
Location
Abroad | Canada
Job description
YOUNG LEARNER / YOUNG ADULT TEACHING OPPORTUNITY with THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER TANGIER AFTER SCHOOL EFL PROGRAM - START DATE SEPTEMBER 2024 The American Language Center (ALC) Tangier is looking for experienced full-time classroom teachers (21-24 contact hours per week) who are familiar with and supportive of communicative, student-centered language instruction and the use of ed-tech programs and apps in the classroom. This entails managing a student-centered classroom with regular, varied pair- and group-work activities, games, movement and creative in-class task-based projects as well as managing Google Classrooms for both in-class and at home student use. Fun and effective skills based English instruction is our goal with a primary focus on what students can do in English. The American Language Center Tangier is a member of the American Cultural Association, a private, non-profit association with 12 Language Centers located in Morocco. Classrooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs with USB ports, computers, cameras, wifi, and AC. Our staff room and classroom hard drives are stocked with supplementary materials. Teachers have access to the ALC shared Google Drive folder and Google Classroom templates which include resources for teachers and students. Professional development opportunities offered through the ALC include in-house workshops and participation in our annual all-ALC TEFL Conference. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A. degree
CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, TESOL Via Lingua, Peace Corps’ TEFL certification, SIT TESOL Certificate or equivalent min 120-hour, classroom-based TEFL certification that includes live observed practical teaching hours with real learners.
Candidates must document a minimum of two years’ overseas general EFL teaching experience (full-time), preferably with adolescents, young adolescents and children.
Locally competitive hourly rates by contact hour
3-star hotel accommodations for limited period upon arrival
In-kind settling-in reimbursements (limited value) for home furnishings, refundable rent deposit, etc
Monthly housing stipend
Health insurance (80% paid including medical, dental, prescription drugs & hospitalization)
One month yearly paid vacation equivalent to 70% of average monthly pay over 11 months
20 hours of survival Moroccan Arabic language lessons
Biennial home leave airfare (limited value) starting at the beginning of the period of employment
Leading clubs for students - weekly meetings conducted in English on a wide variety of topics (such as US History & Culture, drama, public speaking).
Assisting with projects such as lesson plan editing and participation in our community service club
A current CV
A 1-page cover letter briefly describing your approach to classroom instruction and why you would like to work with ALC Tangier
Scanned copies of relevant diplomas & certificates
An 85 minute 4-skills communicative, student-centered lesson plan for young adults (ages 13 - 16) based on content found at the following link
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